1-Day Mount Hydrangea Walking &

Visiting Hidden Folk House

Tour date: 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th, June

[Important Notice]

This tour has been cancelled due to COVID-19 that continues to spread throughout the world.

This area, which is called Nishitama, is a neighborhood located to the west of the metropolitan area in Tokyo. There are mountains, rivers, good old Japanese culture and sound of nature instead of crowds, skyscrapers and bustle of a city. It's a part of a national park.

1. Traditional Folk House

There is one traditional house built in the early 18th century with a thatched roof on a mountain.

A small monorail car takes us to this historical architecture located at an altitude of 750 meters. This vehicle slowly goes up on a steep slope and it’s so exciting.

​You will see the inside of the important cultural property and a life style of those days.

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2. Lunch at Local Restaurant

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The restaurant offers homemade vegetables on a big plate with beautiful decoration. They also serve very local sake brand Kisho.

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*We will visit other restaurants when this restaurant is not available.

3. Mount Hydrangea

10,000 of the flowers at Mount Minamisawa Hydrangea has been planted and cared by Mr. Minamisawa for over a half century. A variety of colorful flower heads can be seen in the mountain during the season.

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4. 12m tall statue of Buddha (Daibutsu)

The second tallest Great Buddha in Japan, following the Great Buddha of Nara, has been unveiled at the Houkouji Temple in 2018. Even Japanese people rarely see a huge brand-new bronze statue.

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Inclusions

- English-speaking guide

- Transportation during the tour (Train & chartered taxi)

- Lunch

- Admission fees​

- Travel Insurance

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Departure Point & Time

- JR Shinjuku Station

East Exit next to KOBAN (Police Box) at 8:50am

⇒Check the meeting point on a map

*We will go to the local station by train.

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Return Point & Time

- JR Shinjuku Station at 18:30pm(approx.)

*We will come back to the JR Shinjuku station by train.

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Cancellation Policy

- If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

- If you cancel between 8 and 13 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure,

there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

- If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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Important Information

- If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know when you book.

- Please note that the tour itinerary and order may change.

- Due to weather conditions, natural disasters or any other special conditions, we could cancel tours.